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Cabarrus County Weather

Hickory, NC

Right Now
50°
Rain
  • Humidity: 79%
  • Feels Like: 46°
  • Heat Index: 50°
  • Wind: 8 mph
  • Wind Chill: 46°
  • UV Index: 0 Low
  • Sunrise: 07:34:46 AM
  • Sunset: 07:34:02 PM
  • Dew Point: 44°
  • Visibility: 7 mi

Today

Showers early, then partly cloudy overnight. A few flurries or snow showers possible. Low 27F. Winds WNW at 10 to 20 mph. Chance of rain 60%.

Tonight

Showers early, then partly cloudy overnight. A few flurries or snow showers possible. Low 27F. Winds WNW at 10 to 20 mph. Chance of rain 60%.

Tomorrow

A mainly sunny sky. High 44F. Winds WNW at 10 to 20 mph.

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Next 12 Hours

Time
Temp
Wind
Precip
7 PM
45°
12 mph
5%
7 PM
45°

Wind: WNW @ 12 mph

Precip: 5% Chance

Humidity: 72%

Wind Chill: 40°

Heat Index: 45°

UV Index: 0 Low

Visibility: 9 mi

Dew Point: 37°

8 PM
41°
12 mph
15%
8 PM
41°

Wind: WNW @ 12 mph

Precip: 15% Chance

Humidity: 67%

Wind Chill: 34°

Heat Index: 41°

UV Index: 0 Low

Visibility: 10 mi

Dew Point: 31°

9 PM
38°
11 mph
15%
9 PM
38°

Wind: WNW @ 11 mph

Precip: 15% Chance

Humidity: 63%

Wind Chill: 31°

Heat Index: 38°

UV Index: 0 Low

Visibility: 10 mi

Dew Point: 27°

10 PM
35°
12 mph
15%
10 PM
35°

Wind: WNW @ 12 mph

Precip: 15% Chance

Humidity: 57%

Wind Chill: 27°

Heat Index: 35°

UV Index: 0 Low

Visibility: 10 mi

Dew Point: 22°

11 PM
34°
10 mph
15%
11 PM
34°

Wind: WNW @ 10 mph

Precip: 15% Chance

Humidity: 56%

Wind Chill: 26°

Heat Index: 34°

UV Index: 0 Low

Visibility: 10 mi

Dew Point: 20°

12 AM
33°
10 mph
15%
12 AM
33°

Wind: WNW @ 10 mph

Precip: 15% Chance

Humidity: 55%

Wind Chill: 25°

Heat Index: 33°

UV Index: 0 Low

Visibility: 10 mi

Dew Point: 19°

1 AM
32°
10 mph
15%
1 AM
32°

Wind: WNW @ 10 mph

Precip: 15% Chance

Humidity: 54%

Wind Chill: 24°

Heat Index: 32°

UV Index: 0 Low

Visibility: 10 mi

Dew Point: 17°

2 AM
31°
10 mph
0%
2 AM
31°

Wind: WNW @ 10 mph

Precip: 0% Chance

Humidity: 52%

Wind Chill: 22°

Heat Index: 31°

UV Index: 0 Low

Visibility: 10 mi

Dew Point: 16°

3 AM
31°
9 mph
0%
3 AM
31°

Wind: WNW @ 9 mph

Precip: 0% Chance

Humidity: 52%

Wind Chill: 22°

Heat Index: 31°

UV Index: 0 Low

Visibility: 10 mi

Dew Point: 15°

4 AM
30°
9 mph
0%
4 AM
30°

Wind: WNW @ 9 mph

Precip: 0% Chance

Humidity: 52%

Wind Chill: 22°

Heat Index: 30°

UV Index: 0 Low

Visibility: 10 mi

Dew Point: 14°

5 AM
29°
7 mph
0%
5 AM
29°

Wind: WNW @ 7 mph

Precip: 0% Chance

Humidity: 54%

Wind Chill: 21°

Heat Index: 29°

UV Index: 0 Low

Visibility: 10 mi

Dew Point: 14°

6 AM
28°
7 mph
0%
6 AM
28°

Wind: WNW @ 7 mph

Precip: 0% Chance

Humidity: 55%

Wind Chill: 21°

Heat Index: 28°

UV Index: 0 Low

Visibility: 10 mi

Dew Point: 14°

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Weather News

US weather to go nuts with blizzard, polar vortex, heat dome, atmospheric river all at once

US weather to go nuts with blizzard, polar vortex, heat dome, atmospheric river all at once

  • SETH BORENSTEIN AP Science Writer

Former National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration chief scientist Ryan Maue said he expects extreme weather in all 50 states.

For Northeast blizzard, everything was just right to roll up a monster snowfall

For Northeast blizzard, everything was just right to roll up a monster snowfall

  • SETH BORENSTEIN AP Science Writer

Meteorologists say the powerful nor’easter smacking the Northeast is a classic, record-setting blizzard.

Eight backcountry skiers found dead, 1 still missing after California avalanche

Eight backcountry skiers found dead, 1 still missing after California avalanche

  • BROOKE HESS-HOMEIER, JULIE WATSON and JOHN SEEWER Associated Press

It is the deadliest avalanche in the U.S. since 1981, when 11 climbers were killed on Mount Rainier, Washington.

How climate change, human psychology are making this US cold snap feel so harsh

How climate change, human psychology are making this US cold snap feel so harsh

  • SETH BORENSTEIN and M.K. WILDEMAN Associated Press

The first quarter of the 21st century was unusually warm by historical standards, so a prolonged cold spell this winter is unfamiliar to many people, especially younger Americans.

Punxsutawney Phil is said to have seen his shadow, forecasting 6 more weeks of wintry weather

Punxsutawney Phil is said to have seen his shadow, forecasting 6 more weeks of wintry weather

  • MARK SCOLFORO, TASSANEE VEJPONGSA and KATHY McCORMACK Associated Press

Punxsutawney Phil is said to be predicting six more weeks of wintry weather after he saw his shadow Monday.

China: Man Braves Freezing Lake to Rescue Dog Trapped in Ice

China: Man Braves Freezing Lake to Rescue Dog Trapped in Ice

  • Spectee

A man in Beijing risked his life to rescue a stray dog that had fallen through thin ice into a freezing lake on January 18. Braving the extreme cold, he used his bare hands and body to break a path through the ice, successfully guiding the animal to safety. RESTRICTIONS AND USAGE TERMS: Plea…

Northeast sees more snow from colossal winter storm, at least 13 deaths reported

Northeast sees more snow from colossal winter storm, at least 13 deaths reported

  • KATE BRUMBACK and JULIE WALKER Associated Press

The colossal storm halted air and road traffic in many areas and sent temperatures plunging.

Punxsutawney Phil is said to have seen his shadow, forecasting 6 more weeks of wintry weather

Punxsutawney Phil is said to have seen his shadow, forecasting 6 more weeks of wintry weather

  • MARK SCOLFORO, TASSANEE VEJPONGSA and KATHY McCORMACK Associated Press

Punxsutawney Phil is said to be predicting six more weeks of wintry weather after he saw his shadow Monday.

China: Man Braves Freezing Lake to Rescue Dog Trapped in Ice

China: Man Braves Freezing Lake to Rescue Dog Trapped in Ice

  • Spectee

A man in Beijing risked his life to rescue a stray dog that had fallen through thin ice into a freezing lake on January 18. Braving the extreme cold, he used his bare hands and body to break a path through the ice, successfully guiding the animal to safety. RESTRICTIONS AND USAGE TERMS: Plea…

Northeast sees more snow from colossal winter storm, at least 13 deaths reported

Northeast sees more snow from colossal winter storm, at least 13 deaths reported

  • KATE BRUMBACK and JULIE WALKER Associated Press

The colossal storm halted air and road traffic in many areas and sent temperatures plunging.

To clear ice and snow, there are rock salt alternatives safer for your pets and yard

To clear ice and snow, there are rock salt alternatives safer for your pets and yard

  • ALEXA ST. JOHN and CALEIGH WELLS Associated Press

Sodium chloride is the cheapest and most commonly used product. It's not great for the environment and not the most effective option.

Trump administration moves to dissolve national climate research lab in Colorado

Trump administration moves to dissolve national climate research lab in Colorado

  • MATTHEW DALY and SUSAN MONTOYA BRYAN Associated Press

The Trump administration is moving to dissolve the National Center for Atmospheric Research in Colorado, a leading hub for climate science research.

Category 5 Hurricane Melissa brings flooding and catastrophic winds to Jamaica

Category 5 Hurricane Melissa brings flooding and catastrophic winds to Jamaica

  • JOHN MYERS JR. and DÁNICA COTO Associated Press

Heavy floodwaters swept across southwestern Jamaica, winds tore roofs off buildings and boulders tumbled into roads Tuesday as Hurricane Melissa came ashore as a catastrophic Category 5 storm. 

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